Georgia Needs a Reset
Georgia is one of the most incredible states in the nation. I’ve spent my entire life here and seen everything this place has to offer, from its natural wonders to its kind, supportive people that you can find in any…
Red Blue & You
The Legacy and Lessons of John Lewis
In politics, there are a lot of transactional friendships, rooted in the question, “What can you do for me?” It is one of the main reasons that so few people trust politicians, lobbyists or anyone else who passes through legislative…
History in the Making: A Harris Presidency
The United States of America leads the world in innovation, as the birthplace of some of the most incredible technological advancements of the last century. It also remains a cultural powerhouse around the world, with American movies, TV shows and…
Unions: Bedrock of the Middle Class
Over the last 40 years, the wealth gap between rich and poor Americans has grown into a chasm. While our economy is larger now than it ever has been, with macroeconomic trends like employment, median household income and the stock…
Georgia’s Great Green Escapes
Those of us who have been lucky enough to make our way around this state know that Georgia is special. While there are a great many things we take pride in, from our deep community bonds to our thriving economy…
The Benefits of Thinking Big
It is almost impossible to think about the city of Atlanta without the BeltLine. Atlanta is famous for the Civil Rights Movement, hip-hop, the Fox Theatre and Coca-Cola. Now, the BeltLine has joined that esteemed list. For those unfamiliar with…
Georgia’s Nuclear Progress
The modern world demands a tremendous amount of power. Between 1980 and 2022, electricity consumption more than tripled across the planet as the global population reached 8 billion and counting. The United States…
Homelessness is a Crisis for Us All
What do we owe our fellow man? That’s one of the most basic questions we grow up pondering, especially as it relates to people who aren’t in our immediate circles. The answer to that question varies wildly depending on one’s…
More than an Election Year Problem
America has an immigration problem. Ask 100 people what that problem is, and you’d get 100 different answers. For decades, “solving the immigration crisis” has been a top priority for both Democrats and Republicans and yet here we are in…
As Georgia Goes, So Goes America
Georgia has been the epicenter of national politics ever since President Joe Biden’s victory over former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. After gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams came within 1.4% of then-candidate Brian Kemp in 2018, anyone with experience…
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